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ESMA Seeks Feedback on Reverse Solicitation and Crypto Classification Under MiCA
30.1.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the top regulator of the European Union’s financial markets, has opened a feedback window, on guideline under MiCA regulation. The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), which is due to take effect this year, is EU’s comprehensive...
80% of Comments on Tweets from Famous Projects are from Phishing Scam Accounts: SlowMist
30.1.2024
Approximately 80% of comments on tweets from famous projects are occupied by phishing scam accounts. In a recent Medium post, the SlowMist Security Team said it has been inundated with reports of theft within the cryptocurrency community. “Upon analyzing these incidents, we discovered that...
Okx Adds Four Inscription Standards to Its Web3 Wallet and Marketplace
30.1.2024
Okx has said it will be adding support for four inscription token standards to its Web3 wallet at the beginning of and in late February. The Web3 firm has said the addition of inscription standards to its Web3 wallet and marketplace helps Okx drive the adoption of Web3 and power its next growth...
Indian National Pleads Guilty in Case Involving ‘Largest Single Cryptocurrency and Cash Seizure in DEA History’
30.1.2024
An Indian national has pleaded guilty in a case involving “the largest single cryptocurrency and cash seizure” in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) history. The defendant “is designated as a Consolidated Priority Target, which makes him one of the most significant...
Japanese Government, Central Bank Readying CBDC Legislation
30.1.2024
Japan is nearing the launch of its CBDC, the digital yen, with the government and central bank laying the legislative groundwork for a rollout. Neither the Bank of Japan (BoJ) nor the government has yet officially committed to a CBDC launch. However, the BoJ has recently sped up the development...
Peter Brandt Highlights Bitcoin Price Pattern Key to Keeping BTC’s Bull Trend Healthy
30.1.2024
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has highlighted a bitcoin price pattern that frequently appeared in past major bull runs. “It is the Hump …Slump …Pump… Dump [HSPD] that keeps a bull trend healthy,” he explained, emphasizing: “Study past major bull runs...
Binance Survey: 73% of European Users Optimistic About Crypto’s Future
30.1.2024
A new Binance survey has found that 73% of European respondents are optimistic about the future of crypto, with 55% exclusively using cryptocurrencies for everyday purchases. “We are delighted to see the high level of optimism amongst European crypto users, reflecting the growing interest...
OKX Expands Token Support, Adds Atomicals, Stamps, Runes, and Doginals to Platform
30.1.2024
OKX, a prominent Web3 technology company, has announced its pioneering initiative to become the first platform to support four new inscription token standards, namely Atomicals, Stamps, Runes, and Doginals. On January 29, OKX announced its plans to add Atomicals and Runes to its marketplace as part...
Hong Kong’s SFC Issues Warning on Floki’s ‘Highly Risky’ Staking Programs
29.1.2024
A Hong Kong watchdog, the SFC, has cautioned investors about the enticing yet potentially risky ‘Floki Staking Program’ and ‘Tokenfi Staking Program,’ which offer high annualized returns without the required regulatory green light. SFC Warns Against Unregulated Floki...
9 Newly Launched Spot Bitcoin ETFs Accumulate BTC Holdings Worth Nearly $6 Billion
29.1.2024
Current data reveals that Blackrock’s IBIT spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) currently possesses 52,025.76 bitcoin, with a total value of $2.18 billion. Furthermore, Fidelity’s FBTC has increased its bitcoin holdings, now standing at 46,238.09 bitcoin as of Jan. 29, 2024....
Bitcoin Price Pumps Above $43,000 as BTC Bulls Regain Control – Here’s What to Watch This Week
29.1.2024
The Bitcoin price pumped back to the north of the $43,000 level for the first time in two weeks on Monday as the BTC bulls regained control, with sentiment strengthening due to easing concerns about Grayscale sell pressure, and as new bullish bets come in. Grayscale’s GBTC has been hit by heavy...
Binance Labs Claims to Be ‘Unaware’ of Leading $15M SkyArk Chronicles Fundraise
29.1.2024
Image Source: Shutterstock Binance Labs has refuted claims of its involvement in the latest investment round of SkyArk Chronicles’ gaming platform. The venture capital arm of the Binance crypto exchange issued a statement on Monday, clarifying that it did not partake in SkyArk...
Report: Bitcoin and L2 Networks Lead Fee Generation Surge in Blockchain Landscape
29.1.2024
The PWN DAO Foundation, linked to the peer-to-peer lending protocol PWN, has released a comprehensive report analyzing user-incurred onchain fees within major blockchain networks and decentralized applications (dapps) for the past year. The 2023 analysis examines Ethereum, BNB Chain, Bitcoin,...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Prediction as BTC Surpasses $42,000 Resistance and ETH Turns Red
29.1.2024
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to be the key players with their recent price movements catching the attention of investors. Bitcoin, the trailblazer of the crypto market, has recently rebounded, breaking through the $42,000 resistance level and registering...
UK Remains One of the Few to Hold Back on Retail Access to Crypto ETFs
29.1.2024
The UK remains one of the few major global markets that has yet to approve retail access to cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs). While countries like Australia, Brazil, Canada, and many states in Continental Europe have embraced these products, the UK has refrained from allowing small...
Unibot Drives Token Value Higher by Distributing 80% of Solana-based UNISOL to UNIBOT Holders
29.1.2024
Trading application Unibot has announced the issuance of a native Solana ecosystem token, UNISOL, causing a stir in the market and triggering volatile price action last week. The move, which initially met criticism from long-time UNIBOT holders, is intended to accrue value back to the holders...
Spectacular Swings — The Week’s Victorious Crypto Climbers and Fallen Token Challengers
29.1.2024
Bitcoin has seen a 2.9% rise against the U.S. dollar in the past week, while ethereum has experienced a 5.8% decline during the same period. Several cryptocurrencies have made notable gains over the past seven days. Leading the pack is manta network (MANTA), which surged by an impressive 47.2%...
3 Blockchain Innovations: Cryptos Leading the Tech Wave in 2024
29.1.2024
As crypto markets rebound in a risk-on macro-environment, blockchain innovations are at the pioneering edge of the emerging tech wave, and now investors are scrambling to discover the best cryptos in 2024. Indeed, the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Coinbase Grapples with Regulatory Challenges, Analysts Forecast Volatility Ahead
29.1.2024
Bitcoin’s recent decline of more than 10% following the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not only impacted the crypto market but also raised concerns for companies like Coinbase, according to an analyst. Coinbase stock pricing has shown...
Analysts Foresee a Bitcoin ETF Offering by Charles Schwab – Trillions to Enter the Market?
29.1.2024
Charles Schwab, a financial giant with $8.5 trillion in assets, has analysts speculating about the possibility of the company entering the spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) market. While Charles Schwab currently offers third-party spot Bitcoin ETFs, analysts believe the company might...